Billing Administrator, Underwriting WAMC Northeast Public Radio - 2.0 Albany, NY Job Details Full-time From $45,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Accounts receivable Customer communication Billing software Accounts payable Employee relationship building Finance Attention to detail Organizational skills Business Administration Associate's degree Accounting Full Job Description WAMC is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the financial and administrative operations of our Underwriting department. In this role, you'll manage billing administration, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, while serving as a key point of coordination between business office staff, account executives, and external clients. The ideal candidate is a natural team player who works well with others, communicates openly, and contributes to a positive, energetic workspace. We need someone with sharp attention to detail. If you're looking to bring your financial and administrative skills to a mission-driven media organization, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the full monthly billing cycle for underwriting accounts, ensuring timely, accurate invoicing and payment processing.
• Primary point of contact for business clients and Account Executives, providing guidance on billing procedures, payment status, account discrepancies, and policy interpretation.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve billing and accounts receivable issues by collaborating with sales and office staff, clients, and business office.
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reports, aging reports, payment tracking, and other financial documentation to support the Controller's reporting and decision making.
• Track receivables and manage overdue accounts per collections procedures, communicating with clients in a way that preserves the business relationship.
• Track underwriting sales activity and maintain commission and bonus reporting spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Support financial reporting, reconciliation, audits, and month-end processes through detailed documentation and data verification.
• Collaborate with Controller and business office to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and process improvement opportunities.
• This role may require additional responsibilities as business needs evolve. Qualifications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring monthly deadlines.
• Ability to analyze billing discrepancies, identify solutions, and resolve issues collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced use of Excel for tracking, reporting, and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience serving as a primary point of contact for business clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize financial and customer relationship management software, including Marketron, Sage/Fairway, Sharebuilders and DocuSign
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to community engagement through media.

Pay:

From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Accounts receivable/accounts payable: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Albany, NY 12206 (Required)

Work Location:

In person